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BMW Z4 Roadster The BMW Z4 Roadster represents the interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology. An updated version of the modern classic is set to arrive in BMW showrooms in time for spring 2013. The new BMW Z4 represents a time-honored and yet contemporary interpretation of the traditional roadster concept. New exterior features, detailed interior refinements, the new Hyper Orange design package, as well as availability of…

Yesterday, we wrote about Susan Docherty’s grand strategy for Cadillac: Make Cadillac great in Europe to convince the Chinese to buy Cadillac. Clever strategy. But what if it fails in Europe? Trust me, its European failure is assured. In the meantime, the story has landed in Europe. Germany’s premiere car dealer magazine Der Kfz-Betrieb runs with the story today (with a nice shout-out to TTAC, Danke.) The experts at Der KFz-Betrieb give the grand…

In June, privately owned Tesla borrowed $465 million from the Department of Energy to fund development of an all-electric sedan called the Model S -- slated to sell for $49,900, or about half the price of the Roadster. Tesla has also partnered with Daimler to develop an electric version of mini vehicles called Smart cars. The company said it plans to launch a test fleet of 1, electric Smart cars in late 2009.Smart Roadster: Description of the model…

Hi everyone, have been lurking on the site for awhile and really getting a lot out of it. Actual location Tacoma, south of Seattle. Time to post and get my 15 in. Had a Z3 and got tired of dragging the hard top around. A black/grey SLK 280 came on the market nearby and loved the styling, feel, drive andno more hardtop in the bedroom lol. He knew zip about it, gift for the wife, so your site has helped tremendously in understanding the car. I m planning…